In your own words, explain what makes you most nervous about now being the RN, and what you are most confident about? How do you see your role in assisting for positive changes as a new graduate RN? Think about 2 changes that you can implement in the next five years, list some challenges you may face implementing these changes (examples: resistance, engagement, turnover rates, technology & nursing informatics impact), and how you can overcome these challenges.

Consider such topics as below but also expand to other topics:

Health care for a more diverse and aging population
Educational entry level to the profession
Health Care Reform
Recruitment and retention of nurses
Safe staffing
Technology in health care

All sited references must be within 5 years